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Hello
Is this bronze statue a Chinese emperor or a Chinese deity? Who is it? Can someone translate the writing on the back?
Thanks a lot for help

Hi,
I have no definite answer but the hands positioning looks like that of Confucius in some sculptural forms. Maybe a nearby Confucian temple have the answer for you.
Regards,
Puti

Hi Puti

Thank you for your information. I will check it.

Best regards
Regina

I think the statue represents Shaohao 少吴, identified as the eldest son of the Yellow Emperor 黄帝　and Empress Leizu. Reigned around 2600BC.
According to the traditions he is a member of the Five Emperors.
The writing on the back is written in broze script, which was used between 10th-3rd c. BC. on cast bronzes. Reading of this script requires special kowledge.
Your statue is a museum reproduction.

With regards,
I.Nagy

Dear I. Nagy
Thank you for your this information. I hope to find a reader of the script.

Best regards
Regina

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